My fondue machine no longer works, what should I do?
Is your fondue pot not working? Did you plan a cheese fondue but your fondue maker is broken Now it’s totally busted! This guide will help you figure out what’s wrong and fix fix your fondue set ASAP!
THE POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THIS FAULT:
WARNING
Before you do anything to your appliance, make sure you disconnect it from the power supply.
There is a risk of electric shock.
Wear suitable protective gloves if you need to dismantle anything.
There is a risk of getting cut or injured.
The electrical connection is faulty
To get started, check your device’s power supply. Plug it into another outlet. If a new appliance works, it means that the wall outlet to which it was initially plugged is defective. Otherwise, the problem is with your device. Next, check the cable and power plug. They should not be cut, melted, or burned. If you notice the slightest sign of wear, they will need to be replaced.
The switch is out of order
Some models of raclette grills are equipped with an on/off button. It is possible that this switch is failing. You can test its continuity with a multimeter. If the current does not flow when the switch is in the ‘on’ position, then it’s no longer supplied with power.
The resistor fails
If the resistor is at fault, it will cause a device malfunction. In this instance, the RCD switch in your electrical panel will detect a variation in current, which will cause it to shut off. Good news, the resistor can simply be turned off and the device will no longer overheat. To check if the resistor is broken, use your multimeter in the ohmmeter position and place its two key tips on the lugs of the resistor. You need a value of about 20 ohms. If this is not the case, it will need to be replaced.
Buy a resistor for your fondue machine
The safety thermostat no longer works
The safety thermostat may be triggered if the appliance overheats. As a result, the device will shut down and the fondue machine will no longer heat up. Just like the heating coil, you can take a measurement of this part with your tester, set to the ohmmeter position. A value close to 20 ohms indicates that the fault is not caused by this component.